Effies on the Move

Change can be a scary thing at times. But generally after some time has past, it works out for the best and you start wondering how you ever got along before. The F-100 SuperNationals went through such a change this year. It has always been the show to go to if your interests were deep into old Ford trucks. The amount and quality of the trucks in attendance were always high, but the old location just couldn't keep up the pace with the growing event. At last year's show, trucks were stacked so tight, just walking around them was difficult. Forget about trying to get a truck out to go cruise it anywhere.

Knowing how much the participants enjoyed the Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, location, Pat Ford had to make the difficult decision to take the show on the road and move it a few miles down the highway to Knoxville. Although a few concerns were voiced, there's no doubt the move benefitted the show. The new digs at the Chilhowee Park were spacious with well-groomed lawns lined with large shade trees and a pond and fountain in the center. Twisting roads meandered around the show field for those wishing to get out in their trucks and cruise the sights (something that was impossible at the old location).

Trucks from all over the country and Canada came out, including several trucks driving on the SuperCruise from California (stay tuned for that story later.) Competition for the F-100 of the Year was fierce, and any one of the Top Five were well-deserving of the award. We look forward to the years to come as this show grows and starts to take advantage of its new home and continues to draw in the best examples of these old Fords that we enjoy so much.